Natural Parent Guide
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Hello, I'm L. E. Mastilock. I am a lover of food, family, and nature. I encourage parents to live a green, healthy lifestyle and have fun learning together. I am a published author and multi media artist, homeschooling my kids in the beautiful CA mountains.
Natural Parent Guide
6d ago
As a busy mom, I’ll only cook easy recipes with a few ingredients, but I still want delicious, well balanced, healthy meals for my family. For some, a great steak and pasta dinner may sound daunting, but it’s really quick and easy! I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central for ..read more
Natural Parent Guide
2w ago
Since having to prepare Gluten free meals, I’ve been on the lookout for simple, delicious gluten-free recipes the whole family will enjoy. One problem I have in cooking is that I can never seem to follow a recipe exactly. My family meals tend to turn out yummy, though I constantly substitute for what I ..read more
Natural Parent Guide
3w ago
With spring finally here, many have renewed focus on healthy eating habits to get your body in tip top shape for summer or feel all around healthier. Then, bam! Easter is here and there are sweets and cakes all around. It’s hard to stick to a healthy diet with so much temptation. For someone with ..read more
Natural Parent Guide
1M ago
Leaves are changing and cooler weather is on it’s way. Yes, it’s beautiful, but to be honest, the best thing about fall is the food! In the summer it’s too warm for hot, filling favorites. But now I can enjoy those comfort foods I’ve been missing all year long. Speaking of comfort food, the meaning of ..read more
Natural Parent Guide
1M ago
Drastic measures had to be made! We had switched to a gluten-free diet and began to eat mostly organic whole foods, with no artificial colors or flavorings. A Paleo diet, but with dairy. Not letting go of cheese and milk yet, if I can help it. My sons tummy troubles were almost immediately better just ..read more
Natural Parent Guide
1M ago
Yes, you can work and home school. As with most things, where there’s a will, there’s a way. If it’s important to you, you find a way. Homeschooling was something I became passionate about once I understood that it is what is best for my kids and my family. Circumstances led me to have ..read more
Natural Parent Guide
1M ago
Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are all mine. A hearty, well rounded meal, that takes less 30 minutes to prepare and only a few ingredients? Oh, and is gluten-free as well? Yes please! Back-to-school season means everyone is busier. By the time you can ..read more
Natural Parent Guide
2M ago
I’m usually a go, go, go, type of person, non-stop. I like to do things myself if I want to see them get done! However, I’ve had some health issues and have had to be home to attempt to rest. To be forced to relax was extremely difficult for me. It did help that anytime ..read more
Natural Parent Guide
2M ago
You’re in-laws are coming over and you have no time to prepare a fancy meal, but still want to impress? Don’t stress out! I have the solution! This is the easiest “homemade” chicken pot pie (you can barely call this one homemade, but no one has to know how easy it really was!) and it ..read more
Natural Parent Guide
2M ago
How can I cope without ME TIME? I constantly hear moms complaining that they don’t get away enough, they don’t have time off from their kids, or they can’t afford to go out with the girls, so they are miserable and feel like a horrible wife and parent. I want to extend some encouragement to ..read more